Status:
valid
Authors:
D.L.Jones
Source:
ipni
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2(5): 477 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000152948
Common Names
- Bicentennial Spleenwort
- Bird's Nest Fern
- Bech's Spleenwort
Description
Asplenium bicentenniale (also called Bicentennial Spleenwort, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern with dark green, leathery fronds. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is often found in rocky, limestone habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Asplenium bicentenniale is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and in landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Asplenium bicentenniale are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Asplenium bicentenniale is a fern that prefers partial to full shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by sowing spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Asplenium bicentenniale
Asplenium bicentenniale is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Italy, and Spain.
Asplenium bicentenniale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Asplenium bicentenniale?
Asplenium bicentenniale
What is the common name of Asplenium bicentenniale?
Bicentennial Spleenwort
What is the natural habitat of Asplenium bicentenniale?
Grows on rocks and walls in dry, sunny places
Species in the Asplenium genus
Asplenium acostae,
Asplenium acrobryum,
Asplenium aegaeum,
Asplenium aequibasis,
Asplenium akaishiense,
Asplenium albersii,
Asplenium alvarezense,
Asplenium amaurolobum,
Asplenium amboinense,
Asplenium amoenum,
Asplenium aneitense,
Asplenium anguifrons,
Asplenium anguineum,
Asplenium apoense,
Asplenium aran-tohanum,
Asplenium araucarieti,
Asplenium artanense,
Asplenium ascensionis,
Asplenium athertonense,
Asplenium atrovirens,
Asplenium atuntzeense,
Asplenium austrobrasiliense,
Asplenium badense,
Asplenium barrancense,
Asplenium batuense,
Asplenium bavaricum,
Asplenium bechereri,
Asplenium beckeri,
Asplenium belloides,
Asplenium bicarinatum,
Asplenium bicentenniale,
Asplenium bipinnatifidum,
Asplenium borneense,
Asplenium bouharmontii,
Asplenium bourgaei,
Asplenium brachycarpum,
Asplenium bradeanum,
Asplenium brissaginense,
Asplenium bugoiense,
Asplenium burundense,
Asplenium capitisyork,
Asplenium carinatum,
Asplenium cariocanum,
Asplenium carnarvonense,
Asplenium carruthersii,
Asplenium celtibericum,
Asplenium centovallense,
Asplenium centrafricanum,
Asplenium cesatianum,
Asplenium chasmophilum,
Species in the Aspleniaceae family
Asplenicystopteris blindii,
Asplenium acostae,
Asplenium acrobryum,
Asplenium aegaeum,
Asplenium aequibasis,
Asplenium akaishiense,
Asplenium albersii,
Asplenium alvarezense,
Asplenium amaurolobum,
Asplenium amboinense,
Asplenium amoenum,
Asplenium aneitense,
Asplenium anguifrons,
Asplenium anguineum,
Asplenium apoense,
Asplenium aran-tohanum,
Asplenium araucarieti,
Asplenium artanense,
Asplenium ascensionis,
Asplenium athertonense,
Asplenium atrovirens,
Asplenium atuntzeense,
Asplenium austrobrasiliense,
Asplenium badense,
Asplenium barrancense,
Asplenium batuense,
Asplenium bavaricum,
Asplenium bechereri,
Asplenium beckeri,
Asplenium belloides,
Asplenium bicarinatum,
Asplenium bicentenniale,
Asplenium bipinnatifidum,
Asplenium borneense,
Asplenium bouharmontii,
Asplenium bourgaei,
Asplenium brachycarpum,
Asplenium bradeanum,
Asplenium brissaginense,
Asplenium bugoiense,
Asplenium burundense,
Asplenium capitisyork,
Asplenium carinatum,
Asplenium cariocanum,
Asplenium carnarvonense,
Asplenium carruthersii,
Asplenium celtibericum,
Asplenium centovallense,
Asplenium centrafricanum,
Asplenium cesatianum,